Promise Technology TX8, TX4 user manual Wipe out disk Synchronize Array Disable Buzzer

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UltraTrak100 TX4 and UltraTrak100 TX8 User Manual

ADVANCED FEATURE

 

Wipe out disk

 

 

 

 

Synchronize Array

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disable Buzzer

 

 

Press or to move these items on the LCD.

 

Rebuild/Sync Pri.

 

 

 

 

 

 

What you can do:

 

 

 

 

Press SEL:

Selects one of the following active functions:

 

Wipe out disk

 

Moves the display to the Wipe out disk menu.

 

Synchronize Array

Moves the display to the Synchronize Array menu.

 

Disable Buzzer

Pressing SEL toggles between Enable and Disable

 

Press

:

Moves the active message line up. (Active is marked by *.)

 

 

 

 

 

Press

:

Moves the active message line down. (Active is marked by *.)

 

 

 

 

 

Press EXIT:

Returns to the Configure Array menu.

WIPE OUT DISK

The Wipe Out Disk menu allows the user to delete the area on the hard drive that contains array information used exclusively by the UltraTrak100 controller. It may be necessary to wipe out a disk if the disk was previously a member of an UltraTrak100 array and you wish to use the disk in a different UltraTrak100 array. To wipe out a disk, go to the Configuration menu and select Configure Array; then select Advance Features and choose Wipe Out Disk.

1 MAXTOR Asng In Ary 1

2 IBM Asng In Ary 2

3 MAXTOR Asng In Ary 3

4 IBM Asng In Ary 4

Where the values shown are simply examples.

Press or to move these items on the LCD.

What you can do:

Press SEL:

Press :

Press :

Press EXIT:

Displays a Wipe out disk confirmation message.

Moves the active message line up. (Active is marked by *.) Moves the active message line down. (Active is marked by *.) Returns to the Advance Feature menu.

Caution

The Wipe Out Disk option will delete all data on the drive that is selected.

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Contents ULTRATRAK100 TX4 ULTRATRAK100 TX8 Copyright TrademarksImportant Data Protection Information Radio Frequency Interference Statement Table of Contents RAID Page Introduction Architectural DescriptionFeatures and Benefits Feature BenefitInstall Hard Drives ConfigurationGetting Started Unpack ULTRATRAK100UltraTrak100 Disk Drive Access TX4 Shown Connecting the Scsi Cables Back of UltraTrak100 TX4 see for TX8Daisy Chaining Several UltraTrak100s Together Connect Power Cable and Switch Power on Assign a Scsi IDConfigure the ULTRATRAK100 Press SEL to Save Changes Choosing a RAID Level Advantages DisadvantagesCharacteristics/Advantages Disadvantages RAID 0+1Partition and Format the Array JbodMaintenance Drive Status IndicatorsIndicator Color Meaning Critical & Offline ArraysREBUILDING/SYNCHRONIZING Fault Tolerant Arrays When a Disk Drive FailsReplacing a Disk Drive Module Drive Replacement Drive CarrierConnecting Cables to Disk Drive Replacing a Power Supply Module TX8 onlyBack of UltraTrak100 TX8 ULTRATRAK100 Front Panel Interface Type of Interface Name CommentsError Mode Configuration ModeLCD Messages Array FunctionalView Status Configure Array Configure Cache Configure ScsiView Status View Controller Info View Cache StatsView Array Information View EnclosureView Controller Information Temperature 30C/86F Array 0 Size 12GBRAID 0 Functional 5009 RPMCreate/Cancel Auto Array Setup Press SEL to Create Press Exit to Cancel What you can doView Drive Assignments Define Array Delete ArrayNo Free Disk What you can do Maxtor Asng In Ary IBM Asng In AryRAID Level 4KB 8KB Maxtor Free IBM Assigned Maxtor FreeWipe out disk Synchronize Array Disable Buzzer Array ID Rebuild/Sync Pri. LowWrite Cache Write Cache What you can doWrite Back Write Thru What you can do Write BackMode ID SelectedScsi ID Press Or to move these items on the LCD What you can doTechnical Support Services Contacting Promise SupportUSA Tech Support Center European Tech SupportPacific Rim Sales Office China OfficeLimited Warranty Disclaimer of Other WarrantiesPage Returning Product for Repair USA & Canada Your Responsibilities Appendix a Technology Background Introduction to RAIDRAID 1 Mirroring RAID 0+1 STRIPING/MIRROR RAID 3 Block Striping with Parity Drive RAID 5 Block and Parity Striping Jbod Spanning Appendix B Frequently Asked Questions Why can’t I see the drives on the UltraTrak100 under FDISK?